Evening Star Newspaper, August 27, 1866, Page 2

THE EVENING STAR. | The Largest Cirenlation in the District. W.D. WALLACH, Editor Propricter. WASHINGTON CITY: MONDAY... -. AUGUST 27, 1866, “S7-READING MATTER ON EVERY PAGE. | SEE OUTSIDE FOR INTERESTING TELE. | GRAPHIC AND OTHER MATTER. 7 PERSONS LEAVING FOR THE COUNTRY, DURING THE SUMMER, CAN HAVE THE “STAR” MAILED TO THEM BY LEAVING THEIR ADDRESS AT THIS OFFICE. TERMS FIFTY CENTS PER MONTH, CIRCULATION OF THE CITY PRESS. The following is the official showing of the circulation of the daily papers of this city competing for the Government advertising under the recent act of Congress directing such Sc yertising to be made in the two daily news- pepers ot Washington having the largest circulation : EVENING STAR.... Chronicle... Intelligencer. 7,715 copies per day. oes “ 3.552 “ “ BULES RELATING TO LAND CLAIMS. The General Land (Office has just issued the following rules, which will govern entries of land for homestead actual settlement :—By the -th section of the Homestead Act of 1562, par- ties who haye made entry under that law, on the condition of five years continuous settle. ment and cultivation, have the right, at any time before the expiration of that period, to ke proof of such settlement up toa given acre, and at once get 4 title. Where a homestead settler has entered a tract containing more than 160 acres, he is re- quired to pay for the excess in cash: and when be desires to change his homestead toa cash purchase. he is credited with the amount of such excess, and only required to pay for the 160 acres Where a party enters under the Homestead law, and abandons the tract. he forfeits all claim to the fees, commissions, &c., which, at the time of entry, were paid at the Local Office » and then pay for the tract at $150 per | 3, ortracSrees or rosie solos will be heldin their room. at the Gity for the services rendered by the Register and | Receiver in regard to said entry. ee ae EBEEDMEN’S SCHOOLS OF THE UNITED STATES. | J. W. Alvord, Esq., Inspector of schools | and Finances of the Freedmen’s Bareab, has | submitted to the Commissioner his semi-an- | nual report of the condition of the freeamen’s schoolsin the United States. It represents that the total number of schools, exclusive of night schools, Sabbath. and private schools, in all the districts of the Bureaa. 1s 9 The total bumber of teachers employed is 1.405, and the total number of pupils receiving tuition is w.77*. Phe State of Virginia is in advance ot ali the others in freedmen’s schools: the num- ber reported being 1v3 schools, 200 teachers, and 11,°>4 scholars. The Inspector says, in reference to this sub- ject: “Amidst all the embarrassments of these | past months, the schools have steadily gained in numbers, attainment, and general mflaence. This is true, with a good degree of sameness, over all the States, except Louisiana, where special causes have temporar,ly paralysed our efforts. Teachers, generally are becoming | more apt and skilful in their instructions. The rapid progress of pupils hitherto noticed, con- | tunues. The associations of the North are in- i creasing their patronage and funds, concen- | trateng their means in central agencies, which | promise greater economy and efficiency, and allare now ready, with fresh hope, to co. operate heartily with the Bureau.” FREEDMEN'’S SU B-DISTRICTS IN KEN- TUCKY. The freedmen’s district of the State of Ken- tucky bas been divided by the Assistant Com- Missioner as follows:—The Lexington sub- district, comprising forty-three eastern coan- | tes of the State. with headquarters at Lexing- ton, Brevet Colonel R. E. Johnston, Veteran Reserve Corps, chief superintendent. The punctoal tn a mportant busi- | ness to be transacted onder. ates W. M. HABNY, President. | claims against the fund under the cha‘ Louisville sub-district, eleven counties con- tguous to Jefferson, headquarters at Louis- ville, Brevet Brig. Gen. C. H. Frederick, Veteran Reserve Corps, chief superintendent. The northwestern sub-district, thirteen coun- Ues adjoining and lying west of the Camber- Jand river, headquarters at Paducah, Major Jobn H. Donovan, Veteran Reserve Corps, cbief superintendent. The southern sub-dis- trict, Dineteen counties of the southern central portion of the State, headquarters at Bowling Green, Col. C. F. Johnson, Veteran Reserve Corps. chief superintendent. The central sub- district, fifteen counties. (not included in the above.) No chief superintendent, the agents jor counties reporting direct to the State su- perintendent. Civilian superintendents and agents are employed at m ate salaries, and are instructed that they will be held to an equally strict accountability with the officers of the army on duty in the bureau for the fidel- ty web which they discharge their duties, and that they are te lend to the treedmen every possible facility to obtain remuneration, employ ment and permanent homes. ABMY PAY NOT REDUCED. } The following circular, from the office of the | Paymaster General, effeetuaily disposes of the unpleasant rumor which has been making a sensation among many officers and soldiers of the army, that Congress had provided for the pay to continue only during the rebeilion, and that the President's general peace proclama- tion would rednuee it to the old standard: “Circular to Chief Paymasters.—The procia- mation of the Presidcnt of August 20th. b does not in any way affect the pay and low. ance of officers and enlisted men of the United States army.” ——————————— PEBLIC LAND OPERATIONS. Complete returos of cash sales, locations with bounty land warrants, agricultural college scrip, &c., from all the different Land Offices in the United States up to the close of the fiscal year ending June 3uth, 1556, bave been re- ceived at the General Land Office. Eignty- three patents issued on old donation settlement claims under the act of Congress, approved September 27th, 1550, have been transmitted to the Register of the Land Office at Roseburg, , for delivery to the parties entitled tothem. The area embraced by the claims comprises 23.751, acres. BESTBICTIONS REMOVED. The Secretary of the Treasury has given no- tice to all officers of customs that in conformity with the prociamations of the President on the 2d of April last, and on the 20th of the present Month. permits are no longer necessary in the shipment of arms, Ammunition, or other mer- <bandize into any of the States recently in in- sutrection, and that all the ports of the United States, without exception, are placed om the same footing, and are governed by the same general laws and regulations of the Depart- ment. SENTENCE FOR MUBDEB COMMUTED. Before a military commission which con- vened at Houston, Texas, Burrill M. Lee, a <itizen of Axstin county, was tried on the charge of murder, found guilty and sentenced to be banged. Major General Wright ap- proved the proceedings and findings of the commissien, but, in consideration of the unan- imous recommendation to clemency by the members of the commission, he commuted Lee's sentence to confinement at hard labor at ‘Ship island, Miss., for three years. DEATH OF MAJOR P. W. L. PLYMPTON. Major General Wright, commanding the Department of Texas, announces in genera} orders the sudden death of Major P. W. L. Plympton. brevet Lieut. Colonel, U. S. Army, commanding first battalion 17th U S. Infan- ry, at Galveston, Texas, on the morning of be 11th instant. APPOINTED. Brevet Major General C. R. Woeds. com. rn anding the Military District of the Chatta- cochie, has announced in General Orders his jon of the command of that District, and the appointment of Brevet Major 8. U. G U. S. Infantry, as Acting General —From Hudson Tay- lor, S44 Pennsylvabia avenue, we have the fotlowing new and popular publications, by Loring, of Boston: «How I Managed my House on £2008 Year,” by Mrs. Warren: Comfort for Small Incomes,” aiso by Mrs. Warren: “Prof. Blot’s Cookery,” and «Timothy Cramp’s Ward.” | is f 4 ore FRANOK TATLOR. TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. The Shooters im Baltimore. BaLTimoxe, Aug. 27.—The Schutz-n Festi- yal (o-cay WAS attended by 80 imm-nse gath- ering at the #hooting park. Al. the usual fes- tivities peculiar to such German societies are Ip progress. Tue procession was & very fine affair, in- cluding mounted riflemen, music, and an immense car containing females and young children personating the Goddess of Liberty and the thirty-six States with the arms ot each State on their banners. ‘The visiung delega- | tions were in carriage: Terrible Petroleum Accid-nt. New Yorg, Aug. 27. —A train with petro. leum on the Erie railroad collided with an- other train pear Narrowsburg, N. J. The Petroleum caught fire, and burnt the whole train, three dwellings, and fifty theusand feet otlumber. A Mr. Williams, watle endeavor- ing to rescue his two children, was fataily burned. His children were aso fatally burned. His wife jumped trom the secon 1 siory win- dow, and immed ately gave birt: to a child. Loss ut $180,000. 1. 0. O. F.—Members of the Order intending to unite wits the G@ragu te in OEL- ATION AT BRUOKEViLLE on WEDNES- DaY. are juested te meet with the Committee of Arrangements THIS (Monday) EVENING. in the Library Room, when tickets will be delivered and final arrangements perfe t~i it : THE COMMITTEE. DAUGHTERS ©F_ LIBEBTY— MARY iG. WAtHINGTUN CAMP, No 1.—The mem- wre are regues'éd to assemble TU-MORBOW (Taceday) AFTERNOON, at 2 o'clock, at ouster Ani on oth street east. near corner of attend the funeral of Sister MABTHA le er. sis ANNA 8. BOBS, B.8. SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ UNION OF WASHINGTON, D.C. By special invitation. Col. JESSE STANCEL, late of the Ist U8. Cavalry, will address the Union at their Hall 41 yth street, at 9 o'clock THIS EVENING Subject Peace and Tranquility, as now existiog ia Texas and Louisiana.” The public are invited, H. A. HALL, President. w ORTER, Rec. Sec. it Hall, on EVENING. at7 o'clock. BOISKAU, Secretary. fem SCHOOLS—The TEACHEBS of TO MOBBOW (Tuesday) au i. F. the Public Schools ef the Third School istrict are requested to meet at the Wallach oe ee = 4 o'clock p.m..on SATUR AY the Ist preximo auzeose” THE 8UB-BOARD. FENIAN BROTHERHOOD — 5 bercf.he WASHINGTON ULROLE, ¥. Tequested to be present at the next reeular meeting | of the Circle, at Temperance Hall, THIS | Monday) EVENING, at 7%. o clock, to elect Deicgates te the Avvual Convent nil transact other important business, t M_ JOYCE, Secretary PAINTERS, ATTENTION —The memiera of the JOUREYMEN HUUSE PAINTERS’ ‘ON will please attend 4 Special Meeting THIS EVENING August 27. atGerman Hall Iltn street, at 5 o'clock, Every member is expected to be mem- . Bo. ne wishing to visit MOUNT f Ej ISG MP MEETING, commencing Ug. 31st. distant 5 miles from Bladensburg Dspot Will fiud conveyances at the same;7 a.m. and 4:3) a. au “) (CS sheons OF THE CLAIMS OOMMIS- slo Ww » August i-th, 1508. — ipecial cl ¢ War Department not within the jurisdiction of of said Department, aud tion by the * © ion.” organized under Special Ui of the Secretary of War, No. 291, August 9 1856, may be presented to the Recorder of nai mmission for filing and regia- try at the sftice of the Commiesion. Department pcre on the corner of 15%; street and ennsy iva: ev ie pivania avenue. 1 WITT CLINTON, et Lieutenant Colonel and _ 80 17-29 Judge A ivocate. Recorder. OFFICE COMMISSARY GENERAL OF w ae a 07 ASHINGTON . . august 7, 1866 NOTICE :— By direction of the Secretary of War, ‘go oft offce, (moneys recovered trom the rebel anthort ties, taken from United States soldiers while held &s prisoners of war.) will be received until October Is se <n made after that date will not be oueider “Ail persons wno have made claim against said fund. either to this office or te Brevet Brig. Gen. Jobn EK. Mulford, late United States Agent for exchange of prisoners of war, are requested te — rd to this office their correct pest office ad- resses. In all cases where claim is made. the exact amount due and the character = the funds taken a to adjudica- LOST AND FOUND. | 'WD—On Peonsylvania ay nus. near 4% et., Fotwaunr | BILVER-PLATED WAR-: nls boilers chance, at PRIG?'S DOLLAR Saweiny STORE. We 43" Poansytvan s ave Bue, near 45 at an 500) "TAEEN OF THE PBKMIoES OF b. Mc- neer Fort Sireng, Va..ou tno 2ith instant. «smell re@ UUW, wi 8 loatter strap er is requi prove orap- 4 take her@way. eu 27-3t* AY — One gark DUN HORSE, on Thursday evering, tl le e OWner wi please come fnwerd. o id prove property, pay charges, andt ke him away. EB, 24 and C street, wm H. HOOVER, corner 24 apd C strect. TRAYED OB STOLEN from the sabscriher. S on Friday, the 24th instant, a small BRINDLE t! ert heris and legs jong tail, with tufted end, ack of the bag nearly black. no white, excepting intuft of her tail anda smal! spot be- tween the horns; had on when lost. A: one returning her to N. Bridge st. = be suitably ed. eu 27-1 oO. al s@orge- rewM SOHN MABBURY. _— town or Washington. on ithe sa instante © MEMOBANDEM BOOK belonging to Adams & Davidson, Balti taining s as by J Aiaiee. ee ber ess of no use to . a ward will te paid if returned to JOHN B. DAVID. SON, Water st., Georcetown. a OST—On the 10th instant, between St Peter’ 4 Church and 2d street, an INSURANCR POLI- cy, #01, in the same of Chas. 8. Whitney, mi ‘neurance Company of Washingt on and Georgetown, and two legal documents. Also. $5 in money. A liberal reward will be givenifre tarned to the Fire Insurance Office, next to Ban of Washingtor wha ~ O8T—POLI 4 Inserance Gom to this office if fon BOARDING. B®. BRD—A few gentlemen can be accommodated with pleasant RUOMS, with or without Board, in ‘alocatton convenient to business, by soplying toMre PENNINGTON, No. 42 Missouri ave, near 435 street. au 24-2w™ pose First-rate TABLE BOARD at $20 month; FURNISHED ROOMB at $5 to § at 122 Pennsylvania avenue, near 20th st. auz3 1 FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED, without BOABD, corner 44: and Pa. avenue, formerly the Arlington House. au 2t-Im* T° KT, WITH OR WITHOUT BOARD— Pleasant single or communicating FUR. NIs) 4th HED ROOMS, at No. 512 K street. be! bth _ suis en ‘ABLE BOARD at No. 464 10th street.a few loors north of the avenue month. PERSONAL. Cu. JAMES T, CLOSE, U 8 OLAIM AND Y BEAL ESTATE AGENCY, Office No 2, Washington Building, corner of Pa avenue and 7th street. Pensions and Boun ties promptly collected. au 27-Im* J OTICE —Special notice is hereby given to all persous having left WATCHES in my hands for Kepaire prior to January let, 1356, to call and get them within thirty days. or they will be sold at public anction for coat _ repairs. ¥. BORLAND, au 27-cotw ee! BS.L. 8. M MEDIU and living ft, ages, describes dead mes Hours from 1 a m.tod p. ouse, corner 6t! and Penn’a avenu au 25 60" I ADIES, TAK TiCULAR NOTICE— 4 All in tronbi. nd consult Drs. L. FOREST & & ERS, Nos 17S and 179 Bet Dr Veipan’s Fema! ebrated many years ago in female obstructions, supp 8 ities of the men-tru ods. Price $1. N. ‘These drops shou'd never be taken by females Dg pregnancy, as they would be sur: to cause ‘arriage Warranted as represented, or the money retunded, au 25-3" NOUiCE MBS. ANN SIMONS. successor to Mrs Ann E Crump, deceased, takes this method of ivformin; the public thal she ia pre- pared to cure FELONS TETTEn. SOROFULA, and all kinds of GATHERINGS.” She 1 ay be fourd at the residence of Wm. W. Bradley, N 523 lith street between Land K sts sou Navy Yard. Ohi moderate. au 24-30" CHHSRLES H. WELOH wil fing employment in my Tin and Stove Shopin peoebare Va au 23-3t* WM. H. THOMAS. ADIES’ FRIEND AND DOOTOR-Ail in trouble call. Business private. Gaarantee satisfaction or nocharge. Call at No. 45% lth st.. bet. D and E. Mad. GLEASON, Doctress. an 13-Im* Ye HAVE TAKEN ABOUT A GALLON OF Buchu and two dozen jeritan hurabugs. er Dr. DAKBY, 499 7ts street, between D apd E. and be cured permanently jy 27-1m* 0. hh. the i at be clearly . Las tra LTCHCOOK, Major General U. 8. Volunteers, Com. Gen. of Prison eu §-12t ALEX4NDER'S KID GLOVES for $1.50. Best FRENCH CORSETS $1.50. At ETCHISON'’S STORE, au 27 3t* ___12 Market Space. M 188 TAYLOB EXPFOTS TO RESUME THE duties of her SOHUOL in the Session Room of the First Presbyterian Church, 442 91 day. Sept 3d Sanne cemerce GEORGETOWN ADVER’MTS NSS. AND CHEAP FALL GOUDS, AT MIL- LEB’S. 101 BRIGE STREET, GRORGE- TOWN —6 (v0 yds. fall Calicoes, at 18, 18%, 20, 22, and 25 cts ; 2.000 yds Flannels, at 40, 50. ies 70, 75, 87, 100 cts. ; 4.000 yds, Bleached Muslin. at 23. 26. 28, $1, 3752; 2.000 yds. Brown Muslin, ors» 20 25. ol Flaune Ir ety Housekeeping Goods, @ jons. We will now be receiving supplicsof FALL GOODS, which we aredeter- mined tp sell cheap. The pubtic will Bnd it great ly to thetr advantage to examine our stock before purchasing, M an 27 an l4-Im* BENJAMIN MILLER. RS. GOODRICH 8 SCHOOL will be reopened on MUNDAY, September 3. For terms in- P W BOOKS, quire <—— Sth street, between D and E streets. BOF. BLOT, creat French cook's book on anw QT VINCENT’S SCHOOL. » Corner 10th and G streets, Will NEXT MONDAY, September 34. Pa rents re nested to be punctual in sending their children at the commencement. aa Z-6t ITY ACAPEMY, = (Establishe3 in ait Prof JOHN FIBL, Principal. The duties of this institution will be resumed on the FIRST MONDAY 1N SEPTEMB for the instruction of a limited ni menin ‘8 thorough English, Classical ical, and Commercial course. For ply at No. 516 lath street south. Cine BUSINESS. SELLING OUT AT Cost. We are offering our entire stock of FANCY and MILLINEBY GOODS at half. price, to close bus- iness. Now is the timeto get barzatne. Come and see,and if we don’t offer yon great bargains don't buy, at ETCHISON’S FANCY STORE. 27-8t* 12 Market Space ST! LINE_OF STEAMSHIP; St8 o YORK. (OUTSIDE ‘y sie LEAVING GEORGETOWN AND ALEXAR- DBIA WEEKLY. The Steamsbip THAMES, Capt RB. EF. will lexve her wharf. Ne 41 Wate: town on WEDNESDAY. x t8 s.m., stopping at Alexandria.' For freight or pessage, having first class ac- commodations, apply to JOHN F. ANDREWS. Agent, No. 41 Water street, Georgetown. N. B—Shippers may confidently rely upon this line rooming recolarly, as wlvertised, te accom- plieh which one or nore first class steamers will be put on with the Thames, 8u Z7-lw* gj UBSISTENCE STORES AND COMML S PBUPERTY AT PUBLIC "AUCTION EY Office Depot Commiss if Subsistene Washinston. D.C. *Auzuet 25, 1855, sold at public auction, at the Monu- street. Washington, v. as orel am. following coi USSISTENCE STORES, ¥ About 1,549 pounds of Oorn Meal, 3; barrels of Sait Pork 186 pounds Beef Tongues. 478 Ham. 3 barrels Salt + 2.133 pounds 145 pounds Hard Bread. 1‘; barrels Fl —- Se = wgeade Bon ey ad Bo eminy. pounds me es, jal~ lons Pick'es.6 pounds Sperm Oandice: 182 pounds Matton Tallow ber of boys and you: i Mathemat 9, &c., ap- auz7eot Swift, Also. at the same time and place, the followin: COMMIDSABY PROPERTY, for iseue: no longer requir: roof iron Safe 1 large iron Kettle, ire. aud sbout 7 Platform Scales, 7 ales. tng Balances, 16 Ory Meas- tes, 7 Bung Start- feet Seteoes,§, Coopers. Vi. rs’ Adzes. loo pers: inches, +2 Hatchets, 3 Beam Bcales,7 Wood 8 Missa} 1 Cook Stove. 1 Coal lot of old Stove Pipe. Empty Cans,3 Paper, Olas; iave=, O76 Tin Plates. 183 Tia Cape foup bans. 3 Tin Dippers,3 Bread Ras- | Mest Trays, 6 Corn Brooms, 8 Stable Ladies, 24 Buckets,6 Wall Brush- 1 Dust Brush, 2 Iron Pokerc. 45| 1 Wheel- ake. 60 pounds old Iron, 4 1 Brooms, 23 3ou Cookery ; price 25 cents Mrs. Warren ‘a Comfort for Small Incomes: price cents | Mrs. Warren's How I Managed my House of 81,00 a Yea cents Timothy Crump’s Ward, a Story of American Life; rice 75 cents, Sul published and for sale bv HUDSON TAYLOR, kseller and Station au 25-3t 4 Penn's avenue, Coae { COAL": COAL! Lpken’s Valicy BED ASH, $9 Shamoken BED ASH, 89 lity WHITE ASH, $375 TI ed 2,240 Ibs tothe vo « rtof the cit: I Delivered in y. Ord t with Hall & any pf Home. Grocers. No. 40 M: Space, b. and 8th ats . will be promptly attended and Yard 7th st south, between EanJ Island. 20 per cent. saved by buying your WOOD at BAUM's. Cc uf 8u 25-Im* Tth st.. bet. E and F. Island. W AToOHES. ‘ LONDON,- GENEVA, OOPENHAGEN, and AMERICAN WATCHES, A large assortment just received. M.W. GALT & BBO., Jewelers, 364 Pennsylvania avenu Near Metropolit: nH aoe 80 0 BOXES PaIME + S1CILY” LEMONS, In store and for sale by WM. H. BERRY, No. 65 Oamden street, Baltimore. Ma. YEARS OLD; SOUND AND 2 a plendid Saddle will be sold at \t mo at 10 0’e! Louisiana a aug 23-10t* Corrs TRIMMINGS, HANDLES, SCREWS, TAOKS and PLATES, wholesale and retail, at Baltimore prices, J.D. EDMOND & 00., KING & KEYES. _iv%-colm* 513 7th -» Manufacturer's Agents, CAN AND W. bh 4 88 AND STEING. BanDs. Heosauacesre— Boom 25 Int Gace nt O24 THR et, ne, square, sou Call at “ BOYD'S STOVE FACTORY.” SS ane bangsees in order for cold weather. oi eee it of COOKING eat assortmen: NG BTOWES in the city” BBIOK, and PLATES to fit all kinds Stoves. taken in for new. for BN. B.—Sealer of Weights sna Measures. BOBERT BOYD. 479 ob street, between D and B. 'B—New French art of decora- eu 1l-Im* ECALOOMA NECOND EDITION, 6 O'CLOCK P, M. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, WASHINGTON, August 27, 1966. Jay Cooke & Oo. furnish the following quotations of Goyernment securities: U.S. 6’s Coupon, 1£81, U.S. Five Twenties, } U.S. Five Twenties, 1864. Wy =O U.S. Five Twenties, 1865. USK 1095 U.S. Ten Forties... 10236 103% U.S. Seven Thirties 106 06 & NEW YORK witie ta octane — ae 3 eT » LDS; fice reenaast ion, 100%: Five Twente, 1965, 109%; Ten Forties, 103, Seven Thirties, 106%; Gold, 146%. —_———1 90 ee THE PRESIDENTIAL TBIP TO OHICAUO. Itis understood that the Presidential party to start to-morrow tor Chicago will embrace some twenty-five persens, all told. Of the Cabinet, Secretary Seward and ladies, Secre tary Welles and lady, and Postmaster General Randall will go. The other members of the Cabinet find it impracticable to leaye Wasb- ington at this time. General Grant and his Chiet of Staff Rawlings will be of the party, aud also Admiral Farragut and General McCallum and lady. Surgeon General Barnes and lady will probably be of the party. Senator Patterson and lady, Colonel W.G. Moore, and Colonel Robert Morrow, Marshal Gooding, Mr. L. A. Gobright, and Mr. W. W. Warden will accompany the President. AND THE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION, It has suited the purposes of the radical press of the North to republish every scrap of editorial to be found in any Southern journal expressing disapproval of the National Gon- vention at Philadelphia, The object was to show that the South is yet in 4 sullen, imprac- ticable, rebellious spirit, and must conse. quently be dealt with as a rebellions, imprac- ticable people. As we have heretofore said, it was not to be expected that the action of a national body, eschewing all sectional ideas or party names, should be acceptable to extremists at either end of the Union. At the South it was to be expected there would be found some off-sets to the Phil. lipses, Sumners and Garrisons of the North: but in going over a large number of Southern exchanges wr find that the extracts thus made by the radical Northern papers give a very unfair idea of Southern opinion, and even of the opinion of the extremists of the South. The oojections that we have seen nade in Southern exchanges to the doings of that Convention have in no case been made to the principles laid down by that body, but to certain point, in the resolutions adopted. We find, for in* stance. the Richmond Times, which has been as much quoted from as any in hostile crit. icism of these resolutions, now saying frankly “The principles which were enunciated by the Philadelphia Con on meet with thean- proval of the Southe ple. and we have sot heard one word of objection to them from any quarter.” ‘The Times says further “Upon all great questions of natio: the Northern and Soathern Conservatives are united. The doctrine ef secession having perished upon the battle-fleld, we are perfectly willing to admit that it meta violent death at the hands of the North. Neither have we ever heard any public man or any respectable jour- list at the South advocate the repudiation of the national debt. We did object to the South. erm people being asked to rejoice over the failure of their magn.ficent and noble struggle for national independence. There was, we hope, not a Southern delegate in the Philadel- phia Convention who did not weep tears of bitter, unavailing, regret when the grand old “Army of Northern Virginia” iaid down its arms, after having routed five huge Federal armies. We regret now, and shall ever de- plore, the failure of @ cause in which three hundred thousand of the flower of our youth wee slain, and in which we had our lands laid waste, our cities burned and our property sweptaway. This regret. we hope. is still feit by every Southern delegate to the late Conven- tion. Butas Providence, for some time pust, bas pretty generally been upon the side of the nations having the heaviest artillery and the largest armies, we were beaten, and we have retu d honestly to our allegiance to the Federal Constitution and laws.” This eztract is a fair exposition of the feel- ing of the Southern press, so far as we haye seen it expressed, in regard to the Philadelphia Convention. een, RULES FOR PENSIONS CLAIMS. Claimants for an increase of pension under the law granting to widows two dollars per month additional for each child under sixteen years of age, will be required to prove the dates of birth of such children in the manner required in the case of an application on be- balf of minor children, as prescribed in pre- vious forms and instructions. This explana- tion is now published by authority of the Commissioner of Pensions, lest the instrac- tions under the act of July 25th, 1366, sheuid be misconstrued on account of the omission of this requirement from said instructions. fiat alae eat sine aaa oe THE ALSIKE CLOVER. The Alsike Clover seed, recently introduced into this country, through the mediumship of the Agricultural Bureau, has been found to be & very superior quality and perfectly adapted to our soil. Many communications have been received by Commissioner Newton, uniting in the belief that this clover is superior to*all clover, both for baying and pasturing. The society of Shakers at Mount Lebanon, N. Y., have written to the commissioner attesting its good qualities and ask to be informed of the manner of obtaining it in large quantities. PARDONS TO-DAY. Authority was given by the President to-day for the preparation of warrants for the pardon of tour persons, for the part taken by them in the late rebellion. These pardons are granted to individuals from Texas, Georgia, Louisiana and Kentucky, one from each State, under the thirteenth exception, or $20,000 use. THE SOUTH nal policy CABINET MBETING. On account of the Presidential tour com. mencing to-morrow morning, the session of the Cabinet, which is generally held on Tues- day, was held to-day. Allthe members were present. MAJOB GENERAL HOOKER’S STAFF. Major General Joseph Hooker, commanding the Department of the Lakes, has issued a general order announcing that he has taken command, and that his staff will be composed of the following- named officers : — Brevet Brig. General Geo. D. Ruggles, Assistant adju- tant( ieneral; Brevet Captain J. M. Tancarer, 1st Lieut. 3d Artillery, A.D.C.; ist Lieut, W. W. Tompkins, 3d Artillery, A. D.C.: Colonel ©. H. Hoyt, Brevet Brig. General, U. S. Volun- teers, Chief Quartermaster; Captain C. B. Atchison, Additional A. D. U., Brevet Colonel U_S. Volunteers, Assistant Inspector General; Surgeon C. 8. Tripler, Majorand Brevet Colo- nel U.S. Army, Medical Director; Captain J. H. Gilman, C. S., Brevet Lieut. Colonel U.S. Army, Chief Commi ; Captain C. F. Robe, V.R.C., Acting Judge Advocate. MAJOB GENERAL THOMAS’ STAFF. Major Gen. Geo. H. Thomas has announced | j ting Chine, Wood, ke , durably, nis staff to be composed as follows :—Brevet Cotter Militas Keulves te Forte sao | 128 the most beauti tings. Inetre Brig. Gen. Wm. D. Whipple, Major and A. A. 11 Single Burners, 15 Double Barn | free G., Acsistant Adjutant General; Capt. George Sarat orb ates, Fine. ie mall Valves, | W. Howard, U.S. V., Assistant Adjutant Gen- ri ‘ Ff | . | eral; Brevet Major J. P. Willard, U.S. V. ist : io 7 . . 4 » Is a! in: . C.; Se er eee gs | aspituata lotet BBGARS. mixed Gavan, M1'%4i | G, Keone, Tet Leleut.tsth infantry, AD a Oe RO WHO eo 0-8. A. | percent below manu Ting PEioe spector General; Brevet Major Gen. J.T. Don- N&UCE 70, WHOM It MAY CONCERN.—I | (Aslarge lot of SMOKING FINE OUT. and | S03con, Colonel and Q.M., U. S.A. Onier Beer for cout of Uvery and expenses, | CHEWING TOBACCO. of all various brands uO Quartermaster; Major J. E. Summers, Sur- on, TUESDAY, MOBBING, Anguot 25. "at 16 | per cent. below cost A finelot of OFF, IJ... A., Medical Director; Brevet Major clock At the Auction Store of ious bow ing, | by the quarter gross. at half price. Gen, R, W. Jobuson, Major 4th cavalry ae No 1174 Brage street, one DUN HORSE, about in . Gen. - Jobuson, Major » Act. Bite years olde AT 212 VARIA AVENUE, ing Judge Advocate; Brevet Lieut. AL. an % JAMEST. ESBEX. | _80 22-6r abeve Wil@rds’ Hotel. Hough, Captain 19th infantry, Chief Commis. TEW POOK S—The Hidden Sin, a Novel. Illus GPPt8 o SeFiors sary of Musters, Novas raids, e Carontcle of Beccesion. ae, Pune ‘AND WINE VINEGAR, FREEDMEN AND PLANTERS, by Hetman quelix Holt, the Badical, by CONDIM: aes ry. A Major General T. H. Wood, commanding tho He: fupersiliion and Foren: deere leg BOaseavine wareerare | Department of the Mississippi, issued an craer 3 "FRANCK TAYLOR, | of fine quaiities, for eele Oy cima a 40m, bn the 19th instant, stating that as complaints CHANCE—FOR SALB— plese ere growing numerous of planters ving A eich te ARES. Enews A cy eu 22 6t Corner Vermont one aah Fete: irecaumn, of vee 8 uae Leptin as tne cron one milete ax. minutes al eyo SEASONED CABOLINA FLOORING, 4.4 ond ped hae eetne all per- Esse Gite eid ton, antee none = ise, ne Tee ie er Teale | sons that euch conduet will not be permitted, leave the city a Lamber Dealers No. 27 Water street, Goorgetow an 13-6 and that where it occurs a military force will be stationed. ITKE TO SECRETARY McOUL- DBOLL LE £0, SEC c The following is from a communication re- ceived by Secretary McOulioch two-day, en- closing some dilapidated currency “AUGUST Wd. 1556.—Dear Sir 1 enclose herewith s few specimens of U. 5S. currency In common with many of my fellow citizens 1 deplore the need ofa Bureau to which ‘vets’ like the within might be attached. Having been shorn of their fine proportions by the storms of this eventful age, they are now in a condi- tion to be retired. 1 would respectfally suggest, should circumstances render it necessary to again send them into the world,that the face ot not tail toremark the change in color ot fea- tures, caused, no doubt, by 2 wanton and in- discrimite use of charcoal in the manufacture of the balm.” SEIZURE OF UGGLED GOObS. Although seizures of contraband goods on our northern frontier are not sofrequent with- in the past few months as formerly, owing to agents of customs in preventing most of the atiempts to introduce goods free of duty, yet and persevering, or more hardened in crime than the rest, makes an attempt anda failure. Oswego district, an attempt to smuggle liquors was frustrated last week. An agentof the De- partment seized a part of the cargo of a vessel, | 45 kegs ot whisky, 3 kegs of gin. one of brandy, and sundry other goods, amounting to $1,500. The men having charge of the vessel were rested and lodged in prison. eraser NEw PateNTs.—The Commissioner of Pa- tents will issue for the week ending on Septem- ber 4th 187 new patents. INTERNAL REVENUE.—The receipts trom this source to-day were $2,(035.997.44. #7 Dean Richmond is yery ill in New York. s2ee- TELEGRAPHIC NEWs. —————_ LATE FROM CHINA. Victory ef the Imperialists over e Mexico—The Fren. cuating San Salvador. Saw Francisco, Aug. 26.—The British ship | change to-day, a Twihght, from Hong Kong, for San Francisco, has << wrecked near the Island of Pochun. One hundred and forty-three Chinese pa sengers and one European were drowned The flag-ship Hartford had arrived at Horg Kong from Amoy, and reported that the Im- 's had beaten six thousand five hundred using them to retire. ngo letter of the 24th of July states that the French had received orders toe vacuate San Salvador. The evacuation of Durango was fo commence on the !6thof August. Offers had been made to retain the French soldiers in the service of Maximilian, by inducing them to re-enlist in pattalions, each battalion to consist of two hundred French and six hundred Mex- icans. This would secure the service of thir. teen thousand foréigners for the Mexican Empire. ———————— Hliberal Corn Men, PHILADELPHIA, Aug.27.—At the Corn Ex- resolution was offered to ap- point a committee to co-operate with the mer- chants in receiving the President, but was defeated, receiving only four votes, while the negative was almost unanimous. Rane aaoe Se The President Baltimore. Battimorr, Aug —Arrangements are x made by the Mayor and citizens toextend & reception to the President of the United tes as is deemed in fitting accordance with the respect due to the Chief Magistrate of the Union. Cholera at Cincinnati, CINCINNATI, Auz, —Eleven deaths by cholera were reported yesterday. . The radical convention appointed delegates to the Philadelphia convention at Le. ington, Ky., on Saturday. Welcome to the President. PHILADELPHIA, Aug. —Ata meeting ot the Merchants’ Exchange, heid to-day, 4 mittee was appointed to receive and the President to this city on his arrival es The President im Philadelp PHILADELPHIA, Aug. —The Jourreymen Taisor’s Society of thi y have resolved to turn out en masse to-morrow to receive the President. New York Markets. New York, Aug. 27.—Cotton steady Flour declined. Wheat declined 2c. Corn declined le, Beef quiet. Pork steady Lard and Whis- ky dull. . Baltimore Market. Baltimore, Aug. —Floursteady. Wheat scarce: prime firm. ‘orn dull: Western yei- low, S=a%ec; Southern White, Ide. Oats ac- tive at dsasve. Rye firm at 95caSi. Provisions dull and unsettled. Sugars heavy. Coffre quiet Rio lal7 sc. Whisky steady: Western $2 34as : — +2008. LOCAL NEWs. ——$— BUYING STOLEN AyiIMALS —At the present time, when the country around is greatly an- noyed by the felonious depredations of thieves, it will be well for butchers to look well to the character of the persons who offer animals for sale. Saturday, Lient. Hurdle. of the First Ward police, and Mr. O'Day, of the First Ware, missed three tine hogs from their prem- ises, and the owners went at once in search. Lieut. Hurdle went with Lieut. Johnson to the slaughter-houses in the second precinct, and in the slaughter-house of a Mr. V iehmyer, a pork butcher. found his own and Mr. O'Day’s hegs, slaughtered and hung vp. The buteher had purchased the animals Saturday afternoon for $27--a low price—tfrom a negro at the North- ern Market; and Lt Hurdle having identitied the carcass, the butcher had ‘to pay for them again at the rate of fifteen cents per pound, so that in the end the profits trom the meat will smount to very little. Untortunately, the ne- gro trom whom they were purchased has not yet been arrested. —_—_»—___. Tue GoLpD Mines at the Great Falls of the Potomac are attractine very general interest. We caw yesterday im the liands of Mr. W. B. Moore of this city ten grains of the precious metal, obtained from a piece of ordinary sur- lace stone, weighing Jess than eight Ibs. Mr. . B. Barrett has also about the same quantity of cold that was extracted from a similar rock. Each of these gentlemen estimates the quartz as worth $120 a ten. The Maryland Gold Company are said to be doing very well, even better than they expected: but this is only surmised, as we anderstand they are rather reticent in regard to their prospects. At any rate, there is no abatement in the gold fever, for we hear of a company of six having been formed here this week to work a mine, and of others sbout to be organized.—Georgetown Courier. —— THE SCAUTZENPEST.—This morning, at six o'clock, the members of the Washington Schut. zen Corps left in a special train for Baltimore, tothe number of sixty or mere, waere they will take part in the grand shooting festival of the Baltimore Schutzen, which will commence to-da: ftera grand procession, and continue until Friday. Many of the Washington Schut- zen appear in the uniform of the corps, re- cently adopted, very gray suit, trimmed with green, and black hat and feather, and haye with them the band of the 5th U.S. Cavalry, numbering eighteen, who take with them horses, and will appear to-day in the grand procession. ——_o—— A DISTINGUISHED Concert Trovre.—We are informed that Signor Strini and Mr. Davies have succeeded in securing the services of Master RK. Coker, the wonderful American sopiano, for a concert tour through the ‘States this tall. Madame d’Angri, contralto, Mr. George Simpson, tenor, Signor Strini, rasso, Mr. Davies, baritone, and Mr. Hoffman, pianist. are spoken of as having been engaged toassist him. This distinguished troupe will probably give us a rare treat in the way ofa grand concert early in October. eee CHARGE OF OBTAINING MONEY BY FALSE PRETENSES.—_This morning, a youi named L. M. Hoakey, was fore Justice Walter on the above charge, he having been arrested by officer Beckert, of the Fourth Ward, on information farnished by Corpora- tion officer Frazier. He had obtained $3.50 from Mr. Duffey, and $2.50 from Mr. Eisenbees, doth of whom reside in the vicinity of Massa. cbusetts aven' and chain, as a mark of esteem. Pater Patria be washed. A close observercan- | the increased vigilance of the officers and | | occasionally some smuggler, more enterprising | On the southern sbore ot Lake Ontario, im the | Affairs in Georgetown. FUNERAL or She Lats Joesrnu Linner — Yesterday aftergin at 4 o'clock, the funeras of our late beloved f Llow-citizen, Joseph Lid bey, E-q.. took place from whe Congress streer Methodist Protestant Church, of which the de. ceased was one of the original members) Tae church was filled to overflowing, and even at the windows outside there was a pressure of TSOnS Spxious to witness she solemaities ‘pon the arrival of the hearse with the corpse, the Order of Odd Fellows, represented by the Grand Lodge of the District, of which the de- ceased was a Past Grand, and Covenant Lodge No. 15, with Fountain and Potomac Divisions Sons of Temperance, filled the “once ot the north range, whi the side calleries were crowded by the children of the Sabbath school, bearing with them their beantifal banner, draped in mourning, which bad been present- ed tothem by the aeceased. The corpse, en- cased in a fine mahogany coffin, covered with diack cloth and mounted with silver, upon Which was laid various handsome ornaments of flowers and evergreens, with the regalia of the orders .o which the deceased was at- tached, was borre into the church a placed within the aliar, the follow.ng gen- Uemen serving as pall-bearers :—hon. Henry Addison, Wm. Laird, George Lawry, Esan Pickre’l, Francis Wheauy, and J. T. Cachell, Esqs. The choir, assisted by vocalists from varrous Chrrches ot Georgeiown and Wasb- ingion, performed several very appropriate pieces of music, under the direction of T A. Newman, conductor of the Charch choir. The service was commenced with the reading of a | chapter of scripture by Key..W. B. kdwards, D. D., Methodist E.Church. Prayer by Rev Gillette, of the Baptist Church. Dis. course trom the text—“Neither can they die any more,” Luke, 20th chapter, part of 36th verse, by Kev. D. A. Shermer, pastor of rhe Church, followed by Rev. D. Evans Reese, a former pastor of the Church, with a few re- marks upon the life and character of the de- ceased. The service having been concluded with prayer by Rey. Mr. Barry, the members of the various orders past through the altar, taking 4 last look at the features of their de- ceased brother, and followed by tbe Sabbath school and congregation, formed in line or Congress street, and proceeded to Oak Hill Cemetery. where the funeral services of the Odd Feliows were conducted by Rey. P. H Sweet, and the remains were deposited in the famuy burial place. It was one of the dargest mblies witnessed in Georgetown for many years. The extensive acquaintance of the deceased, who was higbiy respected wherever khown, attracted persons from re- mote parts of the country, as well as from every section of the District. Tur CANAL.—The arrival of boats from the Western terminus of the canal indicates that the route is in navigable order througbout The arrivals reported to-day are the Col. A Spates, with wheat, corn and apples to mar- ket, and thirty-three boats with coal con- * ed to Geerge H. Plant, 329.1~ tons: Central 522.14 tons; Borden Co., 663.12 tons; Amer- pn Co., 133 tons: Cumberiand Co., 1,¢ tons Hampshire and Baltimore Co., 327 to: De- parted—Fighteen boats light. SrortTine.— Che frequent reports of fowling Pieces among the reed: about Analostan Island, and in the marshes along the river shore, tells of the approach of the sporting season. The blackbird has arrived, and is the mark of sportsmen now, and these always precede the urrival of the reed birdand ortolan a few days The crop of wild oats is sufficiently large to attract great numbers of those fine birds, and there is reason to expect a full supply at the restaurants this season FLOUR AND © MARKET.—The market opened this mo < wath alively demand | for high grades Flovr and Wheat. (rn rather cull The prices quoted in the St@pof savar- day remain unchanged. We noi.ce the arri- valof the I. Kuode, with wheat and corn, trom Mercerville, and the Mande, from the Four Locks, with corn to Geo. Waters. Tae Riy Fron?.—The vessels row in | Pportand arriving promise a week of active business Operations at the wharves. The ship- ments during the past week diminished the number of vessels detained in port awaiting cargoes of coal, but those now here will be able to clear meye rapidly if no accident oc- curs to preven< the arrival of boats irom the by carni son master, from New Itz, from Philadelphia; do. Cleared—Brig ken_ for Bostoy E. B. HENRY & O0., Auctioncers We shall sell at No. 291 Penn's Ove. between 9th and 0th -treets, at 9 o'clock a. m.— 15 barrels Flour 10 ets Ambulance Harne-:, Saddles, Bound and Square Tin Boilers 40 pairs Men’s Boots. ALso, A lot of Household Farniture, ce and other Stoves, Orockery, Lam Ware. &c., &c- = <a W.L. WALL & Bazaar 95 La. Bridies, » Auctioneers, bet. 9th and loth sts. AGE. PAIR OF BU- HURSES A SET OF Tag my Age 44 . 0 at our Baraar 5 A splendid Team, &c , being the officer in the army, and leaving org grb | having no farther use for them. Sale positive. aniT W. L. WALL & CO.. Aucts, Y WM. L. WALL & 00., Auctioneers ~ B os. 315 and'317, ‘ South corner Penn's avenue and 9th street. -» AT AUCTION gs ae ger gpa 28th, ie will ‘ores 0 ‘eeasonable and iresh Dry Goods, combrieing— . < ons. Calicoes Marlins. Ooti i paces. Ribbons Mantillas Cambric, Bonnets, Lace Vetls Flowers. lloop Skirts Sewing Silks. Freach Lawns, Parasols, ith other goods inthe Dry Goods ine, all of which will be aes mT it L. WALL &C0., Aucts. B® WM. L. WALL & CO., Auctioncers, GROCERIES, SUGARS, LIQUORS, PLA: FITCHERS, SEGABS, BEUOMB.a¢., aT St O» TUESDAY MORNING, Aug. 29th, at our Aucti Booms. Barrels white and yellow Sugars 100 doz. 2, 3,and 4 8tring Brooms Barrels and octaves Whisky and Brandy 28 doz, bottled Whiskey 25,000 Segar-, lifferent brends 25 cases assorted Wine~ 12 superior Plated Pitchers pie. srocer’s Twine rt rrele Fleur With other articles in the Grocery line, without ve. it W.L. WALL & 00:, Aucts. ¥ GBEEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers. THIRTY-ONE VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS. Fronting ou i and K Streets North, Delaware — and Second streets East.at Public Auc tion 0 Y¥, the Sth day ef Sep m.. we shal: ool on, the hirty-one valuable buil @ivision of square No 716. having inches front, 80 feet deep, ru ng b ack to fine alleys, ‘making them profitable building if Terms : One-third cash; balance in six, twelve, and vighteen months for notes bearing interest, te ee aed nose baeires — ancil revenue stam; cost the “purchaser. $49 down om each lot when knocked off The lat of ye onbet vision can be seen at Green y jon . SUZ a "GREEN S WILLIAMS, Avcts, BX W. ©. WALL & 00. Auctioncers. virtne of ree of the Supreme Court ef the District of Covumbi i&, passed In Sey cause, No. 121. the subscriber will offer fer sale, on F D. {Lig pm ap at 6 o'clock ». m., Square lat of the city of T square is div:ded into six lots. and is in one ftamediaie vicinity of Meridian Wil. the Spat mint ate vi x far orebiy. considered for the new Presidentiai curing lots at rocsonable prices iatnie aaiuber. ts nD: ic : Sood as the rrouading property is held by speo- ulators of wale. as ribed by decree: One- seh co 3 resid: ee ip ais, twelve, and eighteen month, with interest from day of sale. All co Syianting. aw revenue stamps, at the cos! aser. ene Pan CARTER MARBURY. Trustes. au :7-cohds (Int) W. L. WALL & CO. Auct, Adorn SALE AT THE NAVY YARD. U 8. Navy Yarp. Washington, Aug. 27, 1866. Will be enid at auction. to the ; ou BATURDAY, Seut-mber 1. 1835, at If 0 clock as! cr vice, viz: A quentity of REFUSE WOOD CHIPS, &c., arranged in a ee Alves on ancber 15) of SMALL BOATS, Dinei UTTERS. YaWLs, ave, fot of STOVES, (re aid Sooubase removed from the Yard to the will have an oppor- Forecns designing te, int artisioccnapptiontion sale, me balf at the time of